Lena S. Harhaj, CFA Investment Analyst, Structured Finance and Surveillance

Lena is responsible for analyzing primary and secondary structured finance bonds and providing research support for buy and sell recommendations within the structured finance group at Advantus. She is responsible for the technical aspects of developing and maintaining proprietary surveillance systems. Lena also researches and conducts due diligence for asset-backed investments in credit cards, retail auto loans, student loans, equipment loans, ABCP programs and rate reduction bonds.

Lena is a CFA Charterholder, and a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Minnesota.

Professional Experience

• Advantus Capital Management, Performance Analyst, Reporting Specialist, Investment Technician
• Active in the investment industry since 1997

Degrees and Designations

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Minnesota
• Chartered Financial Analyst